PROJECTS
Laser Marking Cell
A collaborative robot system that accepts parts from an operator for laser markings. System conducts a series of vision inspections for robot guidance verification and quality.
Primary Components:
Fanuc Robots
Cognex Vision
IPG Integrated Marking Laser
Landmark Maestro Galvo System
Grinding Finishing Robot
A robotic pick & place system that manipulates steel casting along one of two static grinding tools. The separation line derived from the sand casting process must be removed prior to painting.
Primary Components:
Fanuc Robots
ATI Tool Changer
ATI Pneumatic Grinders
3D Vision Inspection Cell
18650 lithium batteries must be inspected for any surface damage prior to packaging. The robot performs a random bin from a tray of batteries. Camera mounted to end-of-arm tooling images the bin pick. Robot then manipulated the battery in front of multi-spectrum lighting for measurement analysis.
Primary Components:
Universal Robots
Keyence XG Vision Systems
Keyence Multi-Spectrum Lighting Unit
Keyence SZ-V Safety Scanner
Welding & Assembly Robot
Dual robot cell for assembling complex medical device weldments. The robots work in unison to articulate small complex metal alloy parts for welding operations. Machine vision is used to guide the robots and conduct pre and post vision inspections.
Primary Components:
Denso Robots
Cognex Vision Systems
IPG Laser System
Copley Servo Systems
Omron Programmable Controls
Vision Inspection Unit
10 of 1000's of Netflix DVD sleeves must be inspected for defects before reuse. Saber designed a complete PC-based vision solution for the job. Ultra-small form factor contains the complete system - PC, optics, lighting, camera, I/O & power
Deburring Robot Cell
Small injection-molded acrylic medical device parts must be de-burred and smoothed for human use. The robot cell accepts trays of part for deburring. Machine vision is used for robot guidance and quality inspection. System is for cleanroom use so positive pressure and hepa filtration is required.
Primary Components:
Fanuc Robots
Cognex Vision
Vision Inspection Robot Line
Metal extrusions must be inspected for dents, scratches and debris. Large trays of extrusions are inspected by over 100 vision cameras and 24 vision processors. Results of the inspections are sent downstream to several robots that pick the defective part out of the tray
Primary Components:
Universal Robots
Keyence XG Vision Systems
Keyence SZ-V Safety Scanner
Rockwell Allen-Bradley Programmable Controls
Laser Welding Machine
Wire lattice structures must be precisely laser welded for a medical device component. Using machine vision, servo drives and fiber lasers the machine articulates a number of programmed moves for accurately welding this fragile assembly
Primary Components:
Matrox Vision
Landmark Maestro Galvo System
Fiber Laser
Copley Servo Systems
Milling & Finishing Robot
900 lbs cast blocks of acrylic must be cut from the casting tool and shaped before transport to the next step in the process. This robotic production line is responsible for all material handling, cutting, shaping, inspection, grading and palletizing of the products.
Primary Components:
KUKA Robots
Keyence XG Vision Systems
Schmalz Vacuum Systems
Senix Ultasonics
Yaskawa Drives
PDS Spindle
Rockwell Allen-Bradley Programmable Controls
Wafer Handling
Machine Tending Robot
Robotic cell that tends two sputtering chambers. 500 mm wafers are loaned and unloaded from the chambers. The products are of extreme value so NO mishaps are allowed during the process. Custom vacuum grippers and end-effectors were designed. Machine vision is used for robot guidance.
Primary Components:
Staubli Robot
Cognex Vision Systems
Wonderware User Interface
ATI Tooling
Rockwell Allen-Bradley Programmable Controls
Machine Tending Robot
Laser cutting machine cuts out extremely small geometries from sheets of custom alloys. The collaborative robot must articulate a custom designed end-effector into the machine to retrieve the parts. Parts are loaded onto custom tooling carts for transport.
Primary Components:
KUKA Collaborative Robot
ATI Tooling
Rockwell Allen-Bradley Programmable Controls